Thri-Kreen

History. With the fall of mankind and the rise of the myriad of races, Thri-Kreen were once again able to show themselves to the world above. Living primarily in desert and arid regions, they seek to incorporate themselves into this alien land.   Society. Thri-kreen view themselves as hunters and judge other folks on the simple relationship of predator to prey. They insist that theirs is the one true race with ancients coming from the stars to seed this world and all that inhabit it. Although thri-kreen experience all emotions that non thri-kreen do, they are generally of a very analytical and are not as likely to act rashly because of them as most sapients. Thri-kreen tend to move and act in "clutches" of approximately six individuals, in a combination of a team and family. Lone thri-kreen or those integrated into the broader community of other races still obey this instinct to form a "clutch."   Physical Description. Thri-kreen are often mistaken for giant bipedal praying mantis. Their bodies are coated in a chitinous exoskeletons with coloration varying in earthy hues, including red, yellow, and mottled green-brown. Thri-kreen possess six limbs, walking on two legs and possessing four arms, each ending in four prehensile, claw-like fingers. The lower two arms are smaller and less-powerful than the upper two. Their heads possess compound eyes, generally in somewhat-brighter colors like green or blue, antennae, and mandibles. Because of the alien shape of their jaws, they have difficulty speaking and pronouncing Common and most other humanoid languages besides their own. They wear little clothing beyond simple harnesses for carrying weapons and equipment. Their lower bodies are very powerful, and because of their exoskeleton, they are proportionally much lighter than most humanoids of their size. Combined, these traits give them exceptional reflexes, speed, and jumping power.   Thri-kreen Names. Their physical makeup limit the number of sounds comprehensible by others, so the names they choose to adapt are often made up of hard clicks or hisses. Names include Chak-tha, Drik-chkit, Kacht-ta, Kat’chka, Pak’cha, Pik-ik-cha, Ptekwe, Tak-tha, or Tik-tik   Darkvision. Your insectoid senses give you superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.   Age. Thri-kreen reach maturity between the age of 5 and can live as long as 35 years.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Thri-kreen and Common.